Sport

THE CivPac Amesii Basketball Club has claimed minor premiership titles following their stint in the 2024 Port Moresby Elite Basketball [PEB] competition’s final round match on Wednesday evening.

Ex Papua New Guinea Kumul and PNG Hunters premiership-winning halfback, Ase Boas has been tasked by KCK Rigo Rice Cup to administer the Moresby North East leg of the tournament.

Leigh Leopards star Lachlan Lam will captain Papua New Guinea for the first time against the Cook Islands this weekend, following in the footsteps of dad – and Leopard's boss – Adrian.

The PNG Orchids will be hoping their home ground support will lift them as they face another challenge against the Kiwi Ferns this week to see who will make it to the Pacific Cup final against the Jillaroos.

The Erave Rugby League in the rural Kagua Erave District in Southern Highlands completed its inaugural grand finals earlier this week.

Injury has forced changes to the Santos PNG Orchids squad for their home match-up against the Kiwi Ferns this Sunday in Port Moresby.

PNG Kumuls prospect, Cooper Bai inks train and trial deal with Australia National Rugby League club - Gold Coast Titans.  

The KCK Rigo Rice Cup will become the largest off-season competition in the country when it hosts the first edition next month.

The Justification Committee [JC] has officially begun evaluating sports and athlete participation for Team Papua New Guinea [PNG] in preparation for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, scheduled to take place in Palau from 30th June to 9th July 2025.

The Moni Plus Capital Rugby Union launched its Junior Academy this week, aimed to foster pathways for emerging rugby talents in nation’s capital.